Chillspot Records
| Chill Spot Records | |
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| Origin | Mbare, Harare |
| Founder | |
| Genre | Zimdancehall |
| Headquarters | Mbare, Harare |
| Awards | Zimdancehall best Collabo Riddim 2014 |
Chill Spot Records is a celebrated Zimdancehall and reggae music production house. The award winning music production house is credited for its contribution to the growth and recognition of the Zimdancehall music genre. It has produced music for numerous award winning artists such as Killer T, Soul Jah Luv, Tocky Vibes and Seh Calaz.
Members
Chill Spot Records is made up of Arnold Kamudyariwa also known as Fantan and Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe also known as Levelz,Tafadzwa Mandaza also known as DJ Rhibhe.[1] They came together to form the team in 2011, but they have known each other since they were in kindergarten. They both have been influenced their entire lives by producers from Jamaica. Their trademark is a male voice chanting "lelelevelz production" at the beginning of their songs.
Music Productions
Chill Spot has become a recognised brand in as far as music production is concerned. It has produced some notable songs for various Zimdancehall artists. Artists who worked for with Chill Spot Include Freeman, Soul Jah Love, Winky D, Seh Calaz, Shinsoman, among others. Chill Spot is celebrated for being the hub of Zimdancehall and reggae music in Zimbabwe. It has also nurtured various young artists who have featured on various riddims. Some young artists who rose to stardom in the Zimdancehall genre include Jah Child, Ras Pompy and Spiderman.
Riddims Produced by Chill Spot
- Tsvagai Mabasa
- My Boo Riddim- 2015- (Features the likes of Soul Jah Luv, Killer T, Kinnah, Winky D, Sniper Storm and Freeman).
- Boss Ndiani Riddim- 2015- (Includes the likes of Soul Jah Luv, Ricky Fire, DJ Smylie, Cello Culture, Terminator, Quonfused, Princo Spice, Ras Caleb, Ras Pompy , Celcius, T Makwikwi, and Jay C.
- Ghetto Story Riddim- 2015
- Xmas Money Riddim.[2]
- One Clan Riddim- 2014, Feature musicians such as Freeman, Sniper Storm, Killer T and King Shaddy.[3]
- Zimbo Flavour Riddim- 2014 (Ras Pompy, Lady Banks etc).
- Mad Level Riddim- 2014
Awards
- 2014 Zimdancehall Awards, Best Collabo Riddim (with JMP).
- Nominated for the 2014 Zimdacehall Awards for the best Riddim.[4]
Social Life
Chill Spot Records has a football team which plays social soccer. The team is called FC Chill Spot.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 , About,Chill Spot Records Facebook Page, retrieved:1 Jun 2015"
- ↑ T. Mangudhla, Chillspot drops double riddims Newsday, published: 14 Mar 2015, retrieved:1 Jun 2015"
- ↑ T. Mangudhla, Producer to unite dancehall artistes in new riddim,Newsday, published:9 Jul 2014retrieved:1 Jun 2015"
- ↑ , Zim Dancehall Awards 2015 Winners,Zimbo Jam, published:14 Mar 2015 ,retrieved:1 Jun 2015"
